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Spotlight: Top Stories 2013
Webinar: Best Practice for Installing Solar PV on Low-Slope Roofs
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6:00 to 7:00 pm CST
Join the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing's VP of Sustainability James Kirby for a one-hour lecture on best practices for installing solar PV on low-slope roofs. He will discuss roofing specifics and criteria to consider when ballasted PV racks are installed, as well as provide proper flashing methods for penetrating PV racks. Photos and graphics will be used to facilitate the conversation. Information about applicable building codes will also be provided.
Center Introduces New RoofPoint™ Energy and Carbon Calculator
All roofing professionals share a common goal of delivering roofing systems offering tangible value. Unfortunately, few tools are available to quantify the benefits of a sustainable roof system design. In an effort to assist roofing professionals interested in measuring the energy and environmental benefits of modern roof system technologies, the Center has developed a new modeling tool based on the energy-related credits of the RoofPoint rating system.
This new tool – the RoofPoint Energy and Carbon Calculator – was introduced at the 28th RCI International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. During an educational session at the convention, Dr. Jim Hoff, the Center’s Vice President of Research, discussed how the RoofPoint rating system has been used as a template to develop a comprehensive modeling tool to measure the energy-related roof system benefits of sustainable roofing systems, including energy savings as well as atmospheric carbon reduction.
To learn more about this new and innovative energy modeling tool, download a copy of Dr. Hoff’s convention paper and presentation slides. If you are interested in assisting with the initial public testing of the calculator, download a free beta version of the RoofPoint Energy and Carbon Calculator and contact Dr. Hoff for additional details.
Public Comment Period Now Open: Taskforce Releases Racking Criteria for Metal Panel Roof Systems
The Center PV Taskforce has released PV Racking and Attachment Criteria for Effective Low Slope Metal Panel Roof System Integration for an initial round of public comment. Public comments will be accepted until 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. To download a copy of the document, click here.
Directions for submitting public comments can be found on the first page of the document. To submit comments, please click here and follow the steps listed on the online survey form.
Energy Efficient Roofing Conference 2013
The roofing industry is responding to evolving energy-saving initiatives, and it’s up to you to keep ahead of the trends! Plan to attend Principia’s Energy Efficient Roofing Conference April 8-9, 2013 in Charlotte for terrific learning and networking opportunities. Principia Conferences, known for bringing together all parts of the industry value chain, developed this conference to be valuable for property owners, facility managers, contractors, distributors, consultants and manufacturers. And with the steering of Principia’s Advisory Committee – made up of leading industry experts – you’ll be sure to hear from your colleagues about the latest developments and the direction of the market.
Visit www.roofingconference.com for more information and to register.
Spotlight: Top Stories 2012
The Center and PIMA Release 2012 I-Codes Design Guide
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) and the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) this week released their Roof and Wall Thermal Design Guide: Applying the Prescriptive Insulation Standards of the 2012 I-Codes. To read the full press release, click here.
To download your free copy of the 2012 I-Codes Design Guide, click here.
LEED v4: What You Need to Know Before Greenbuild 2012
Presented by: Dr. James Hoff, VP of Research, Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing
The U.S. Green Building Council released LEED v4 (previously LEED 2012) on October 2, 2012, for public comment. LEED v4 includes numerous updates, including expanded market sectors and an increased focus on building material analysis.
In particular, LEED v4 contains three credits under the Material Disclosure and Optimization title that are expected to impact the commercial roofing market going forward.
Whether you’re a roofing contractor or a manufacturer representative, this webinar will provide you with important information you’ll need to evaluate the impact LEED v4 will have on your business.
RoofPoint™ 2012 Public Launch Webcast - Tuesday, October 16th, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. EDT.
RoofPoint™ is the first green building rating system to address the energy and environmental benefits of the more than 3 billion square feet of commercial roofs installed on new and existing buildings each year in the United States. Developed by the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, the RoofPoint program offers roofing contractors, designers and building owners a means to select roof systems based on long-term energy and environmental benefits.
Industry leaders will share how their companies are using the RoofPoint program to provide customers with sustainable roofing solutions. Learn what's next for RoofPoint and how you can provide sustainable solutions to your customers. To learn more about the RoofPoint program, please visit the website at www.RoofPoint.org.
Space is limited for the webcast. Register today.
4th Annual Renewable Energy Technology Conference & Exhibition
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is a proud sponsor of RETECH 2012, which will be held October 17-19, 2012, in Washington, D.C. RETECH is the renewable energy industry's meeting place for over 3,000 Government, Utility, Finance and Technology professional from 60 countries. To learn more, please visit the conference website at www.RETECH2012.com.
The Center Joins New American High-Performance Buildings Coalition
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing joined other leading organizations today in announcing the launch of the American High-Performance Buildings Coalition. The AHPBC is a coalition of industry groups and companies that have come together to promote and support the development of performance-based building standards. To read the full press release, click here.
Center PV Taskforce Releases Public Version of Rooftop Solar Racking Criteria
The Center PV Taskforce today released a public version of PV Racking and Attachment Criteria for Membrane Roof System Integration. Taskforce members and staff are attending this week's Intersolar North America trade show in San Francisco, California, to promote the release of the criteria document. To read the full press release, click here.
To download a copy of the racking criteria, please click here.
RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award Now Accepting Applications
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is now accepting applications for its 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award. This year's design award winners will be selected from the projects that best exemplify the mission and meet the criteria of RoofPoint. To read the full press release, please click here.
For more information about the award, please visit the RoofPoint website.
RoofPoint Announces First RoofPoint Registered Projects
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing and the RoofPoint™ program are proud to announce the first RoofPoint™ Registered Projects. Nearly 100 projects were submitted during the pilot program from 22 leading manufacturers, roofing contractors and designfirms from across North America. To read the full press release, please click here.
Jim Kirby to Join the Center as Vice President of Sustainability
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is proud to welcome James R. Kirby, AIA as Vice President of Sustainability. Jim joins the Center after 16 years with the National Roofing Contractors Association serving in various roles, including Associate Executive Director of Technical Communications. In his new role with the Center, Jim will continue to be a recognized voice in the field of rooftop solar though the Center PV Taskforce and broaden his focus to include whole building envelope strategies for energy efficiency and environmental management. To read the full press release, please click here.
Center PV Taskforce Releases Second Draft of Rooftop Solar Racking Criteria
The Center PV Taskforce today released a second draft of PV Racking and Attachment Criteria for Membrane Roof System Integration. The guideline document is intended to enhance collaboration between key stakeholders from the solar and roofing industries, and accelerate the deployment of rooftop integrated solar. To read the full press release, please click here.
To download a copy of PV Racking and Attachment Criteria for Membrane Roof System Integration, click here.
All comments must be submitted using the Center PV Taskforce online survey form. To submit comments using the survey form, click here.
GSA Releases Green Building Certification Systems Review
The General Services Administration (GSA) released its review of the Green Building Certification Systems on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Three certification systems passed GSA screening criteria: Green Building Initiative's Green Globes, U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the International Living Building Challenge. To read the full press release, please click here.
RoofPoint™ Launches New Website to Promote Sustainable Roof Systems
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) is proud to announce the launch of the new RoofPoint program website. Interested parties can visit www.RoofPoint.org for the latest RoofPoint news and upcoming events. Visitors to the website will find RoofPoint project profiles and links to free downloads of the RoofPoint guideline and other program information. To read the full press release, please click here.
Center to be Official Sponsor of International Workshop on Cool Roofs
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) will sponsor a workshop on cool surfaces for building envelope energy efficiency in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 28, 2012. The workshop will focus on strategies to accelerate the deployment of cool roofs and other cool surfaces in Mexico. The Center will give a presentation during the workshop on how RoofPoint™ can serve as a tool for the deployment of cool roofs in Mexico and throughout North and South America. To read the full press release, please click here.
Spotlight: Top Stories 2011
The Center Urges Congressional Action to Extend the Section 1603 Treasury Grant Program
With only ten days remaining before the statutorily-mandated expiration date of the Section 1603 Treasury Program, Congress has departed Washington without extending the grant program. We urge Congress to return to the nation’s business and extend this vital program that ensures economic growth and job development in the domestic energy market. To read the full press release, please click here.
Center PV Taskforce Release Racking Criteria for Rooftop Solar
The Center PV Taskforce today released a draft copy of PV Racking Criteria for Effective Rooftop Solar Integration. The document is the product of more than three months of work by the taskforce whose members include key representatives from the commercial roofing industry. The draft document contains seven distinct categories of racking criteria, examples and recommended action items for the installation of rooftop solar racking systems. To read the full press release, please click here.
To download a copy of PV Racking Criteria for Effective Rooftop Solar Integration, please click here.
The Center Announces Recipients of the 2011 RoofPoint™ Excellence in Design Awards
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 RoofPoint™
Excellence in Design Awards. This year’s award winners were selected among more than 40 projects
submitted for consideration and evaluated based on the ission and criteria of RoofPoint. To read the full press
release, please click here.
The Center Launches New PV Racking Task Force
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) is proud to announce the launch of its new PV Racking
Task Force. The task force will bring together technical experts in the commercial roofing industry to identify key
challenges to the effective integration of solar racking systems on the roof, develop practical solutions, and formalize workable criteria to address the challenges of rooftop solar racking systems. To read the full press release, please click here.
Senator Ben Cardin Announces the Energy-Efficiency Cool Roof Jobs Act
Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) today unveiled the Energy-Efficient Cool Roof Jobs Act during a visit to Kalkreuth Roofing located in Frederick, Maryland. The bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) aims to create 40,000 jobs in the still struggling construction sector and improve the energy performance of commercial buildings by removing obstacles in the tax code that impede economic growth. To read the full press release, please click here.
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing announces the
2011 RoofPoint™ Excellence in Design Award
In partnership with the launch of the RoofPoint Pilot Program, the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) announces the RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award. This year’s design award winner will be selected from the pilot program projects that best exemplify the mission and meet the criteria of RoofPoint. To read the full press release, please click here.
To learn more about RoofPoint, please click here.
Center Research Director Dr. Jim Hoff to Speak at Congressional Cool Roofs Briefing
Dr. Jim Hoff, Research Director at the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center), will speak at the Cool Roofs for Cooler Summers briefing hosted by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute on Thursday, July 21, 2011, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in room SVC 212/210 of the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C. To read the full press release, please click here.
Spotlight: Top Stories 2010
Center Receives $750,000 Grant for RoofPoint™, High Performance Guideline System,
from the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) was awarded a grant from the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress (Alliance) in the amount of $750,000 for the development of RoofPoint, a new guideline and rating system for the selection of roof systems to mazimize energy efficiency and minmize enervironmental impact. This grant will provide the Center critical resources to expand the development and public launche of RoofPoint. RoofPoint is deesigned to help building owners make smart and environmentally responsible roofing decisions. To read the full press release, please click here.
Center Unveils RoofPoint™ - Landmark Roof Rating System
RoofPoint is the first comprehensive roof rating system for the assessment and selection of sustainable roof systems. Organized around five primary categories: energy management, materials management, water management, durability/life-cycle management, and innovation, RoofPoint provides a comprehensive roadmap for achieving sustainable low-slope roofing systems. As a first step to introduce RoofPoint to the marketplace and promote industry discussion, the Center is sponsoring an industry-wide public comment process covering the key elements and strategies of RoofPoint. The Center plans to complete the first phrase of industry comment by June, 2010, followed by an amended draft and a second round of industry comment by August, 2010. To read the full press release, please click here.
To learn more about RoofPoint, please click here.
The Center pushes Energy Efficient Tax Credit for Roofs
The past month, the Center has been working to ensure tax credits for energy efficient roofing are included in new energy legislation Congress is considering. The Center is proposing a 30% investment tax credit for those roofs that achieve a prescribed level of thermal performance. The idea is to put energy efficiency on a level playing field with renewable energy, which currently enjoys a 30% investment tax credit.
To learn more about the Energy Efficient Tax Credits for Roofs, click here.
The Center Issues a White Paper about the Benefits of Rooftop Photo-Voltaic
The Center issued a white paper, “Successful Rooftop Photo-voltaic: How to Achieve a High-Quality, Well-Maintained, Compatible Rooftop PV System,” to help consumers understand the basics of installing a photo-voltaic rooftop. The white paper discusses the benefits and challenges of installing photovoltaic rooftops.
To read the “Successful Rooftop Photo-voltaic: How to Achieve a High-Quality, Well-Maintained, Compatible Rooftop PV System” click here.